Arriving on the scene in 2011, by 2015 popular recording artist, Derek Minor, has maintained a high volume streaming numbers the more music he released annually. In the new year, he prepares for his anticipated next project with the lead single and video, titled, "Clean."

The Will Thomas-directed visual shows fans a high-octane Minor tearing through the desert in a tricked-out Audi, spitting polished raps filled with aggression and forward-thinking wordplay. It's a perfect introduction for newfound fans getting familiar with the future of Hip-Hop.

Minor on making "Clean": "2020 wasn’t what any of us expected it would be but now that we are in a new year, it’s only right we leave the past behind and focus on making 2021 ours. 'Clean' puts how we are all feeling into the perfect perspective: we’re not dealing with drama, we’re making our goals happen and not letting anything get in our ways."

"Clean" follows a series of 2020 releases from Minor which include "Still I Rise," "Infinite" and "Run It." The album on the way follows his 2019 effort, Nothing But A Word. As we await the new album release, Minor promises more new music on the way.

Watch Minor's new video for "Clean" below and follow Derek Minor daily on Instagram.

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Jake Crates
Jake Crates, Music journalist and industry consultant focused on talent discovery, artist development, and cultural storytelling.

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